A delightfully sweet one pan strawberry and almond slice that is low in carbs and free from gluten and grains too. This is a great source of protein and perfect for slicing and sharing with your family and friends. It certainly satisfies a sweet tooth. When I first trialled this recipe, I did so on my 4-year-old daughter and her friend. They both fell silent as they ate it. I stared at them intently expecting a response. Several seconds later two little thumbs popped up, followed by a chorus of “more please” and delighted giggles. Later on that evening I received a message from ..read more

This low carb hot cross bun recipe is a total game changer in the world of low carb baking.  With only 4g carbs per roll, these are most similar to the standard hot cross bun recipe you will find. A real twist on the white bread roll success from The Low Carb Baking Bible. They will make your home smell like the bakery aisles at Easter but  contain up to 87% fewer carbs than most standard hot cross buns. Brilliant for freezing and making in advance. Best served toasted with some butter and a small pinch of flakey sea salt (in my option, of course!) If you live with diabete ..read more

This low carb, gluten free blueberry and vanilla mug cake is currently a firm family favourite. I regularly see delicious looking mug cakes on social media and think how wonderful, simple and quick they look to make. But then when inspecting the ingredients I quickly realise that my blood sugars just don’t do well with grains + sugars. Anything high in carbs, for me anyway, is best avoided / enjoyed in a much smaller amount. But give me the challenge of taking a high carb recipe and making it lower carb and it’s game on! With a few ingredient changes I have created a delicious, nutritious brea ..read more

This low carb chocolate mousse cake is for any day, any time, any occasion. It is simple to make with easy to source ingredients. It is rich, decadent, indulgent and makes the most incredible centrepiece. It is a true talking point as not only is it gluten and grain free but it is also very low in carbs, making it perfect for anyone living with diabetes. I recently shared it on my social media (here) and it was one of the most widely requested recipes I have ever created, so as promised here it is. Tried and tested many times over the last couple of months, shared at dinner parties, lunches a ..read more

I have been wanting to write The Low Carb Baking Bible for a very long time. Then a few weeks ago I started gathering all the recipes scribbled on the backs of envelopes and receipts and started testing them. Trialling them on my trusty (and brutally honest) taste testers and typing them into a legible format. Probably not the greatest of times, given everyone is trying to keep their ovens turned off. But, I hope that this e-book is one that will be loved all year round for a long time to come. It’s amazing what can be achieved in such a small amount of time with a sprinkle of self belief ..read more

Having stable blood sugars is something many people living with diabetes dream of. Not having to think about the carbs in foods; being able to be spontaneous and just indulge in delicious treats or drinks without so much as a second thought. But, as a type one diabetic (of 17 years), not giving the food I eat a second thought is impossible. Following a lower carb lifestyle makes the management of my blood sugars, alongside the insulin I inject, more stable. I have fewer highs and very few hypo’s which are slow drops rather than great plunging ones, like they used to be when I followed a ..read more

With Easter fast approaching I thought it was time to share one of my favourite baked chocolate cheesecake recipes. This really is a showstopper. It has a beautiful consistency, rich and chocolatey, sweet but not too much and probably the most simple ingredients for any base you will find. Low in carbs, grain free and gluten free. Make it the evening before it is needed as you need plenty of time for it to chill in the fridge. I recently made it with my Zoom cooking class (you can join them here). After the class finished I hosted some friends for an afternoon of home cooked cooking class make ..read more

Just 1 g carbs per blini! Gluten free and grain free. Totally transforming your canapé experience and making life for anyone with diabetes a little more manageable. Please, read on! My goal, as a recipe developer is always to create recipes that are as close to the “real thing” as possible! Looking at my Christmas festive ebook (here), with chocolate Yule log, garlic bread, Yorkshire puddings, mince pies, trifle and many more, I realise by just changing a few ingredients in each recipe, you really can transform blood sugar control. For me, as a type one diabetic, Christmas can be such a testin ..read more

A delicious and simple roasted vegetable quiche with a cheddar crust. Quiche is such a brilliant way to use up any leftover vegetables, especially at the end of the week when food provisions are looking a little depleted. It is filling and great for lunch or dinner. It can be sliced and enjoyed on the go, served at a picnic or a family lunch. You can choose whatever roasted vegetables you want. I find red onion, pepper, broccoli and courgette to be a great mixture. I try to stick to lower carb vegetables, just because they work best with my blood glucose and insulin requirements, but please do ..read more

I am going to be very honest with you. An email popped in to my inbox earlier this week, which I want to talk about. For some context, I receive between 60-70 emails a week and many more than that on social media, asking for advice, questions, tips, recipe locations etc….. I respond as quickly as I can.  It has been harder and I have been a little slower over the last 6 months with a new baby but I work as fast as I can to get back to people. I get it. I have put myself out there, I have given out my email and I am accessible for everyone and I am happy to respond to recipe or diabet ..read more